FNP or PA Urgent Care Practitioner

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics is currently looking for a full-time or part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• $58 – $75 Per Hour DOE.

• Serve in this role as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and will see patients in all age groups and serve as a teammate to others in Clinics
• Under supervising physicians, conducts delegated duties within a program of family practice care with responsibility for examination, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Secures case history and related pertinent information
• Examines patient, utilizes laboratory and x-ray diagnostic tests, interprets findings for differential diagnosis; diagnoses ailments; and performs necessary treatment including surgical procedures, carrying out such follow-up treatment as may be medically indicated
• Prepares health care lists, setting priorities and creating action plans in consultation with team members
• Orders, performs, reviews laboratory tests as needed
• Recommends referrals to specialists for patients needing advanced and specialized care
• Participates in preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection, disease prevention, special health screenings and Northeastern Rural Health Clinics' public health programs, i.e., Family Planning, birth control, etc.
• Refers patients with serious conditions to hospital for inpatient care or refers for consultations to medical, surgical or other adjunct services
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients following the Delegation of Services Agreement and Guidelines, Protocol and Formulary Addendum, California law, NRHC policies, etc.
• Seeks advice from supervising physicians and other medical specialists, as required
• Supports others in the care of complicated medical problems or complications which arise out of their care
• Prepares and maintains patient records in electronic health records completing charts timely, including monitoring the transfer of records to referral sources
• Provides professional guidance and supervision to the assigned staff or nurses and other professionals
• Participates in on call activities, works at other assigned locations, conducts rounds, and provides care throughout the community, as needed
• Serves as a mentor and advisor to others
• Supports all phases of family practice
• Maintains licensure and certification
• Responsive to supervisory feedback, utilizing constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Maintains open communication and observes chain of command
• Works well with peers and other employees as a team player
• Sensitive to customer service issues, displaying a positive attitude to patients, co-workers, and the organization as a whole
• Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not disclose confidential information regarding patients, co-workers, or the organization to unauthorized individuals in or out of the organization
• Models appropriate conduct. Observes the dress code for appearance and grooming standards
• Must maintain confidentiality relating to NRHC personnel, patients, and information which could result in proprietary damage to NRHC
• Maintains HIPAA compliance, at all times
• Adheres to company policies
• Manages quality initiatives to ensure health goals are met
• Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to do extra work as needed